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Associated Builders and Contractors

One of the Top Trade Orgs in America with a Focus on Industrial and Commercial Sectors

Associated Builders and Contractors is a national construction industry trade association representing more than 23,000 members. Founded on the merit shop philosophy, ABC and its 67 Chapters help members develop people, win work and deliver that work safely, ethically and profitably for the betterment of the communities. ABC’s membership represents all specialties within the U.S. construction industry. It is comprised primarily of firms that perform work in the industrial and commercial sectors.

ABC was founded in 1950 when seven contractors gathered in Baltimore to create an association. It was based on the shared belief that construction projects should be awarded on merit to the most qualified and responsible low bidders. The courage and dedication of those seven contractors helped to quickly spread the merit shop. Today, ABC is recognized as one of the leading organizations representing America’s business community and the merit shop construction industry.

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Jobs Report Offers Reasons for Hope and Concern for Construction Industry, ABC Says
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June 5, 2017
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Construction Unemployment Rates Improve in 22 States, ABC Says
May 31, 2017
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Construction Job Growth Led by Nonresidential Sector, But Remains Tepid, ABC Says
May 16, 2017
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Construction Unemployment Rates Improve in 27 States, ABC Says
May 3, 2017
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Associated Builders and Contractors Celebrates National Safety Week
May 2, 2017
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Wisconsin Becomes the 23rd State to Pass Bill to Protect Taxpayers, Workers from Project Labor Agreement Mandates

The Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) recently applauded Gov. Scott Walker (R-Wis.) for signing legislation into law that will promo...

April 20, 2017
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Nonresidential Construction a Bright Spot in Disappointing Jobs Report, ABC Says

National construction employment remained largely unchanged in March, adding 6,000 net new jobs on a seasonally adjusted basis, according to...

April 19, 2017
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Construction Input Prices Moderate in March, Energy Prices Down, Says ABC

Construction input prices rose for the fourth consecutive month in March, increasing by 0.3 percent on a monthly basis and 4.4 percent on a ...

April 17, 2017
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Public Nonresidential Construction Spending Rebounds; Overall Spending Unchanged in February, ABC Says

Nonresidential construction spending remained unchanged in February, according to analysis of U.S. Census Bureau data released by Associated...

April 5, 2017
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Construction Input Prices Expand for Third Straight Month; Petroleum Prices Soar

Construction input prices expanded 0.3 percent on a monthly basis and 4.8 percent on a year-over-year basis in February, according to analys...

March 20, 2017